benchmark

English

noun
Definitions
  • A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.
  • A surveyor's mark made on some stationary object and shown on a map; used as a reference point.
  • (computing) A computer program that is executed to assess the performance of the runtime environment.

Etymology

Compound from English bench + English mark (sign, verb senses, characteristic, visible impression).

Origin

English

mark

Gloss

sign, verb senses, characteristic, visible impression

Concept
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Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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